They choose us because we help them to re-create today’s civic and domestic spaces using incredibly durable and versatile centuries-old reclaimed timber: timber that has travelled half way around the world to these shores. Timber that should never go to landfill.

You see, by making a choice to reclaim and upcycle topical hardwood timber, we are helping to protect tropical habitats for future generations.

Our website has plenty of information for you to browse, but for starters here is a snapshot of some amazing projects that have used reclaimed tropical timber or reclaimed sleepers from our collection.

We at Ashwells reclaim timber, specifically tropical hardwoods, for creative people working on a wide range of structural projects throughout the UK. Our timber can be seen in places as diverse as restaurant and hotel chains, London Zoo, private gardens and river works.

Our clients rely on our knowledge and the fact that we provide a transparent and traceable chain of custody for all our timber, whatever its source.

And we actively share our knowledge through blogs, our community forum, focus sheets and events.

Testimonials

Wishing to work with and collaborate with Ashwell Reclaimed and Recycled Timber for interiors, exteriors and structure of our Resort Treehouses Project, I love the idea of working throughout in reclaimed/re-used timbers that have a providence – as you relax, cook or sleep in the luxury treehouse each timber is marked/identified as having previously been a coastal pier or London department store or sea-defences – just awesome – sold the idea to our client today, so let’s get to work and create something beautiful!

‘Absolute gold mine of a timber yard’
If you have an interest in wood then please go check out Ashwell Timber, as it’s an amazing local resource for interesting and unusual wood materials for any creative out there that want to make something a bit different.

We approached Ashwell’s looking for a quantity of trees for our Hanuman monkey enclosure. We found the individual service we received to be excellent. Janine took great care in sourcing the ideal trees and took part in a road trip to see them whilst still in the ground! The trees were due to be turned into firewood but we ensured they got a second use.
I have no hesitation in recommending Ashwell. Janine was professional, super organised and patient with our many requests and phone calls. She made sure all of our needs were met from size, delivery and the weird shapes that we were looking for.
The trees are now in situ in the hanuman monkey exhibit at the zoo and look fantastic, exactly how we had imagined the exhibit to look. We are delighted with the trees that were supplied and the service we received.

Ashwell’s is an impressive company with a passionate team. They offer a range of high-quality timber and are very knowledgeable on the different types available. I worked with the team to build a wooden kiosk for food trade and would highly recommend their services to anybody looking to buy reclaimed wood to build furniture, or characterful and solid constructions.

Cost & delivery also fair and reliable.

Thanks Ashwell’s!

Stephanie Brooks, Boa Vida

Janine and the team at Ashwell have supported me with expertise and bespoke structures enhancing many private and public garden projects over the years. I often use Ashwell’s Woodlock in the construction of urban gardens where the predominant surface is concrete or tar. Woodlock structures are highly durable and can be assembled quickly and easily to create substantial raised beds with capacity for small orchards. I love the robust aesthetic of reclaimed wood. Its a joy to use timbers saved from landfill knowing that they will hold healthy soil, fruit, veg and flowers for generations into the future.

Sarah Kent, Edible Organic Landscapes

Ashwells were recommended to me by my regular timber supplier who provide me with more commercially available timber. I needed wood for a sink vanity stand with more character than commercial timbers could provide. Ashwells have a bounty of fascinating timber reclaimed from coastal areas, they are very knowledgeable regarding the origins and recommended use of their stock and clearly have a passion for the service that they provide. My client was extremely happy with their furniture, they loved the texture of the wood which was created from 50 years of weathering, and the fact that the boards were removed from Southend pier which was less than half a mile from their home was the icing on the cake.

Adam Conway, High House Fine Bespoke Furniture

Loved these guys. Very efficient and the quality of the wood they have is first rate. Always worth a phone call to see what the have in. Highly recommended

Gemma Feeney

Ashwell Timber provided a very thorough and professional service from the selection of the tree for project, to the felling, preparation and transportation and finishing of the tree. They were brilliant to work with, being patient, and collaborative, and innovative with providing ideas and information about the tree. We have also worked with them before and hope to again! We would definitely recommend their services.

Marie Price, Muf Architecture-Art

During the procurement phase, we approached Ashwells Timber, stating our requirements that were set out in the design and in the Environment Agency procurement guidelines. Ashwell Timber was able to match all of the requirements, as well as was able to profile and drill the fenders within a short time frame, that could not be matched by other saw mills.

Bam Nuttall and Mott MacDonald

I was introduced to Ashwells by a friend, am I glad I was. We now have unique, naturally beautiful sculptured pieces, which are in situ in our garden, although one is so good it should be in the house! They are all natural and have been shaped by the power of the water and the air. This is architectural salvage/ upcycling at its best and with the knowledge and passion of Janine at Ashwells, how can it be better.

Tracey Parker - August 2017

Thanks for opening our first meeting of the year with such a fascinating talk on Ashwells and your passion for reclaiming and reusing tropical hardwoods.
It was a revelation what can be done with these timbers when they reach the end of their useful life in older sea defences, harbours, and piers etc. When they are reused in projects like fashion catwalks, a tree house, and London Zoo animal habitats and even recycled full circle back into groynes and sea defences.
Your reclamation and preparation of these beautiful timbers for upcycling, must make a great contribution to halting and raising awareness of the importance of stopping the deforestation of tropical hardwoods and their illegal importation.

Susan, Hatfield Broad Oak WI

I just wanted to say Thank you so much for letting me buy the pencil cedar from your office, it is absolutely perfect as my headboard! Bit of wire wool and wax and has cleaned up nicely.
So happy, Thank you!